Tasting Note: Veronique Boss-Drouhin

“A refined wine, well appreciated in the whole world. A beautiful golden colour and a great aromatic palette: honey, linden flower (“tilleul”), hazelnut butter, sometimes even chamomile or hawthorn. On the palate, a silky roundness. Long on the aftertaste, with flavours of yellow plum and gingerbread”.

About David Arthur Estate:

“The origins of David Arthur Vineyards and the Long Family Ranch date back to when the Long family started visiting the Napa Valley in the 1950’s. Don Long, a butcher by trade owned a small store in Portola Valley, near Stanford University and had been long interested in the California wine country. With a akeen eye for business opportunities, Doan began steadily investing in Napa Valley real estate leading to the acquisition of nearly 1,000 acres atop Pritchard Hill. The winery and estate vineyards are located on the initial Long Family Ranch parcel Don purchased in the 1960’s.”

Rating: 93 Points (Wine Spectator)

“This white is saturated with peach, lemon curd, lime blossom, honey and light spice flavors. The plush texture gives this immediate appeal, but there is a firm structure underneath and even a touch of tannins.”

Rating: 90 Points (Wine & Spirits)

“Almost tropical in its ripeness, the fruit fully integrated into the oak, this is a sleek chardonnay that offers a heady, delicious welcome to New World wine drinkers. It has the tight, floral spice of Folatieres, keeping the ripeness in check.” (Apr 2019)

Tasting Notes:

“Pale golden robe. An interesting juxtaposition of fine-boned finesse and ‘broad shoulders.’ White flower, baking spice and nutty aromas, perfectly poised acids and tannins, nuanced finish.”

Rating: 91-93 Points (Vinous)

“The 2018 Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot 1er Cru (Marquis de Laguiche) comes from a vineyard that tends to produce millerandé berries. This has an intense powerful bouquet with hints of menthol permeating the citrus fruit developing a more fumé style with time in the glass. The palate is well balanced with hints of passion fruit and peach on the entry becoming spicier and subtly Muscat-like toward the very satisfying persistent finish. Excellent.”